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About the VEC

VEC Intern wins Best Undergraduate Project at 2025 Innovate UK Awards

Congratulations to final-year Computer Science student Virej Dasani, who has been awarded Best Undergraduate Project at the 2025 Innovate UK Immersive Tech […]

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Professor Andy Levers receives OBE at Windsor Castle

Professor Andy Levers from the University of Liverpool was presented with his OBE by HRH The Prince of Wales at a special […]

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Liverpool is ready for the Next Generation of Innovation Ecosystem: Building Liverpool’s Future

Andrew Borland, Chief Innovation Officer at the VEC, University of Liverpool, explores the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region following […]

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UK Innovation Needs Leadership: SMEs Will Be The Real Drivers Of Growth

Andrew Borland, Chief Innovation Officer at the VEC, University of Liverpool, explores the future of innovation in the Liverpool City Region, following […]

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VEC launches Novel Innovation for Leaders Initiative with Business

The University of Liverpool’s VEC joined forces with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to launch a trailblazing new programme that aims […]

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*VEC in the News*

Sharing our latest news and announcements with our stakeholders and networks. Insider Media: UK Innovation Needs Leadership: SMEs Will Be The Real […]

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Our expertise

Access to world-class research & expertise. Unrivalled partnerships and networks.

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World class facilities

  • Digital Labs

  • Digital Test Beds

  • Sandpit Method

A unique facility where collaborative exploration of emerging research and digital technologies help accelerate the growth of new innovation ideas for industrial digitalisation.

We create bespoke digital test beds for our clients to explore the reliability and scalability of any industry solution.

Harnessing the latest technologies our clients can explore and gain a deep understanding of their data to make better informed business decisions leading to improved long-term social and industry impact.

Client opinion

"Working with the Virtual Engineering Centre has helped IPS identify where small yet significant improvements can be made to our products, simply by adopting emerging technologies."

Payman Shafighi,
Entomological Scientist
International Pheromone System Ltd